What is a Battery Tester?
Electronic devices that enable checking the status of batteries, which are the power source and most important component of the vehicle electrical system, and obtaining the necessary information for maintenance are called Battery Testers or Battery Measuring Devices. With the latest developments in battery technology, Digital Battery Testers supplied by Brio perform battery testing and analysis using modern methods. Thanks to the full graphic display, working with this tester is easier and user-friendly. The understandability of all graphic symbols used is universally accepted, eliminating language barriers that may occur during use. The product is designed to test the charging conditions of all 12V Car and Motorcycle Batteries, Starters and Alternators. This tester is also suitable for testing Starters and Alternators (Normal and Smart) on 24V systems. To learn how to test 24V Batteries with this device, see How to Test 24V Batteries below.
What Features Does the Brio Battery Meter Have?
Battery Test of 12V Batteries
Battery Test of 24V Batteries
Grounding Test
Starter Test
Alternator Test
Diode Surge Test
It has a completely graphical user-friendly interface. It eliminates the need to know a foreign language. It is a touch screen based on LCD Screen and Sensor technology. Tests Automobile Batteries from 100 CCA to 2000 CCA. WET, AGM, AGM, EFB, CA and JEL are in CCA, SAE, EN, EN1, EN2, IEC, DIN, CA, JIS Battery and Test Standards. Tests Start-Stop Batteries. There is a Built-in Printer System. There is Registration Memory and Customer Data Memory. It has a historical printer function.
Does the Battery Tester Test Start-Stop Batteries?
Ordinary battery testers do not test Batteries with Start-Stop feature, but Brio's state-of-the-art Battery Tester also has the feature of testing 12V Start-Stop batteries. It will be sufficient to select the EFB option from the Battery type on the battery test screen.
How to Use a Battery Tester?
To perform a battery test, connect the black tester clip to the negative battery terminal of your vehicle with the 12v battery in the off position, and the red tester clip to the positive terminal. After data entry, the test results will appear on the screen. Thanks to the test device's state-of-the-art microprocessor, the entire process is completed successfully in approximately 15 seconds.
Does the Battery Tester Test 24V Batteries?
Yes, "Brio Battery Tester Digital 12x24 with Printer" tests 24V Batteries. It also performs starter and alternator tests with minimum error.
How to Test 24V Batteries?
24v Batteries consist of 2x12v batteries inside. When the tester's clips are connected to the 24V Battery terminals, the error will be shown on the LCD screen. The reason for this is that the 24V Battery cannot be tested in one piece. In order to test on a 24 V (12V Battery x 2) system, the connection between the two batteries must be disconnected and a separate test must be performed for each battery. Testing each battery separately will give much more accurate results due to the unwanted resistance created by the connection cables between the batteries that make up the 24 V Battery. Therefore, the battery test is designed for all 12V batteries. The 12V Batteries inside the 24V Battery should be tested separately as shown in the figure below.
First test the 1st Battery and then the 2nd Battery as shown in Fig.9.
What is Battery Testing?
Battery Test is also called Battery test. This test is one of the main and most important tests to find out the condition of the vehicle's battery.
How to Perform a Battery Test?
The operating vehicle must first turn the engine OFF and the headlights ON for 30 seconds to relieve surface load. After the headlights are turned OFF, allow the battery to rest for at least 1 minute before starting the test. To obtain accurate results, the car or truck engine and all other accessory loads must be OFF during testing. When clipping the tester, make sure the battery posts are not oxidized or corroded. Clear these before the connection is established. Do not attach clamps directly to steel bolts, which may give inaccurate and inconsistent results. Connect the black clip of the Tester to the negative (-) terminal and the red clip to the positive (+) terminal. Ready to be tested! After entering data on the test device screen, you can either print the test results or read them on the LCD screen.
What is Grounding Test?
The purpose of this test is to check the connection status of the ground cable to the engine assembly. As it is known, if the ground circuit is not in a good condition, it may cause problems in the electronic control units (ECU) of the vehicles. The tester will measure the contact resistance from the motor housing to the battery terminals and display the results and recommendations on the LCD screen at the end of each test. As a reminder, this test can only be applied to 12 V batteries. If you want to check grounding in 24 V (12 x 2) batteries, you must connect the clamps of the tester to one of the batteries that provide 12 V power.
How to Perform a Grounding Test?
Grounding Test should be performed together with the product user manual. Therefore, it is recommended that you perform the grounding test by simultaneously reading the Turkish product user manual.
What is the Start Test?
It tests the starting status of 12V or 24V battery systems and the cranking effectiveness at engine start-up.
How to Perform a Start Test?
The Starting Test should be performed together with the product user manual. Therefore, it is recommended that you perform the Starter test by simultaneously reading the Turkish product user manual.
What is Alternator Diode Surge Test?
For Normal or Smart alternators, it controls 2500-3000 RPM no load and 1500-2000 RPM all loads on, MAX and MIN Charging output voltage. Since normal and smart alternators in 12V and 24V systems have their own parameters, you can determine the charging status of the alternator and the condition of the battery by comparing the test results with the vehicle service manual.
How to Perform Alternator Diode Surge Test?
Alternator Diode Surge Test should be performed together with the product user manual. Therefore, it is recommended that you perform the Alternator Diode Ripple test by simultaneously reading the Turkish product user manual.
Explanations of Important Terms Related to Battery Tester:
What is CCA Value?
CCA, Cold Cranking Ampere, has been translated into Turkish as cold cranking ampere. CCA, in the battery industry, refers to the degree to which the battery can start the engine in cold temperatures. This rating is the amperage value that a freshly charged battery can deliver at least 7.2 V for 30 seconds at 0°F/-18°C while a 12V battery is charging.
What is the SAE Standard?
It is a standard of the Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE has made Cold Cranking Ampere (CCA) values for batteries a standard for batteries. Therefore, this valuation is the same as the CCA valuation mentioned above.
What is IEC Standard?
It is the International Electrotechnical Commission standard. This rating is the amperage value that a battery can deliver at least 8.4 V during charging for a 12 V battery for 60 seconds at 0°F/-18°C.
What is the EN1 Standard?
It is a European Norms Standard. EN1 Amperage rating means discharging at nominal current by maintaining 7.5 V for 10 seconds at 0°F/ -18°C, keeping it for 10 seconds, discharging at 60% of the original current for 73 seconds, maintaining 7.5 Volts and giving amperage values for 90 seconds. .
What is the EN2 Standard?
It is a European Norms Standard. EN2 Ampere rating is to maintain 7.5 V for 10 seconds at 0°F/-18°C, discharge it at nominal current, hold it for 10 seconds, discharge it at 60% of the original current for 133 seconds, maintain 6 Volts and give amperage values for 150 seconds.
What is JIS#?
It is Japan Industrial Standard. JIS#ampere rating is based on Ampere hours and is calculated using a 20-hour rating. This user manual uses the CCA values reference table based on JIS model numbers.
What is DIN?
It is the German Industrial Standard. According to DIN standards, it gives the amperage values conducted by the 12 V Battery by maintaining 9.0 V for 30 seconds and 8.0 V for 150 seconds during cranking at 0°F / -18°C.
What is CA/MCA Assessment?
Cranking Amperage and Marine Starting Amperage Rating. Stocking a new fully charged battery at 32°F (0°C) for 30 seconds, where this rating is the amperage count, while maintaining the battery's voltage of at least 7.2 volts fora 12V throughout the crank.
What does SoC mean?
State of Charge means state of charge.
Please Read the Safety Precautions Before Using the Battery Tester
•When the engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Always use the vehicle in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe exhaust gases - these gases are dangerous and can lead to death.
• Always use safety eye protection equipment to protect your eyes from repellant objects such as caustic liquids.
• Fuel and battery vapors are highly flammable. Do not smoke near your vehicle during the test.
• When the engine is running, many parts (pulleys, cooling fan, belts, etc.) rotate at high speed. To avoid serious injury, always use caution and maintain a safe distance from these parts.
• Before starting the engine for testing or troubleshooting, always make sure the parking brakes are firmly set. Shift the transmission to Park (automatic transmission) and Neutral (manual transmission).
• Always secure the vehicle wheels. Never leave the vehicle unattended during testing.
• Never place any tools on the vehicle battery, as this may cause you to short-circuit the terminals; You could harm yourself, the tools, or the battery.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while working on the engine. Loose clothing can catch fans, pulleys, belts, etc. It may get stuck. Jewelry can conduct current and can cause serious burns if it comes into contact between the power source and ground.
•Always keep a fire extinguisher ready and easily accessible in the workshop.
Important Tips Before Starting Battery Testing
1. The operating voltage of Brio Battery Tester is from 9V to 36V DC. For Battery and Ground testing on 24V (12V x 2 batteries connected in series) systems, disable the connection between the batteries and test the tester's clamps separately, one battery at a time. Cranking and Alternator Tests can be performed on 12V or 24V systems.
2. The battery that has just been charged by the charger contains surface charge and should be discharged by turning the Vehicle Headlights ON for 3 ~ 5 minutes before testing.
3. During testing, always attach the tester clamps to the lead sides of the battery terminal posts to ensure better contact. This process will give better and more accurate results.
4. Do not connect the tester clamps directly onto the steel bolt tightened to the battery terminal posts; this can give inaccurate readings or inconsistent results. (Note: This also applies to all other battery testing methods.)
5. If the battery is connected to your vehicle during the test, make sure that the engine, all vehicle equipment and electrical parts are turned off. Turn off the interior lights and all doors.
6. Inspect the battery for cracks or breaks. Do not use the Tester if the battery is damaged.
7. If the battery type is flooded: sealed and does not require maintenance, fill the battery with distilled water to the specified level up to the markings on the battery. This will help clear the gas from the cells. DO NOT OVERFILL.
8. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle for testing, always remove the negative terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are OFF to avoid causing any sparking.
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